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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.84, 1,051.15 and 638.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.84, 1,051.15 and 638.25 is: 954.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.84 : 1,051.15 = 638.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.84/1,051.15 = 638.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.84x = 1,051.15 × 638.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.84x = 670,896.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,896.49/702.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.55

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